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Securing constitutional protection for press freedom in M'sia

Securing constitutional protection for press freedom in M'sia

COMMENT | BN-appointed senators could stand in the way of Harapan’s reforms.

The democracy dividend: A free press

The democracy dividend: A free press

COMMENT | Journalists, columnists and commenters should never have to fear the state.

What should Harapan do about the ‘mainstream’ media?

What should Harapan do about the ‘mainstream’ media?

COMMENT | It should keep its grubby little political paws off the media.

NUJ reminds Harapan of promise to repeal PPPA in 100 days

NUJ reminds Harapan of promise to repeal PPPA in 100 days

They hope moves to rectify laws stifling press freedom will be on the new gov't's priority list.

M’kini, thank you for your perseverance and bravery

M’kini, thank you for your perseverance and bravery

LETTER | I want to thank you all for providing news and views that no one else dared publish.

Harapan promises press freedom, but MP wants TV3 shut down

Harapan promises press freedom, but MP wants TV3 shut down

The coalition's manifesto promised freedom for the media to check and balance its administration.

Suhakam is committed to protect press freedom

Suhakam is committed to protect press freedom

LETTER | Suhakam is determined to work with all stakeholders to qualitatively improve the role of the media in the future.

Press freedom: reminder to caretaker gov't, gov't-in-waiting

Press freedom: reminder to caretaker gov't, gov't-in-waiting

LETTER | The media in this country is being limited by many draconian laws.

Amal Clooney to represent Reuters reporters held in Myanmar

Amal Clooney to represent Reuters reporters held in Myanmar

Amal, who is married to actor George Clooney, will be part of the defence team.

What constitutes 'fake news' according to AFN bill?

What constitutes 'fake news' according to AFN bill?

Even caricatures and speeches can cause one to be liable to a massive fine and long jail time.

Not gov't's job to determine 'fake news', says media watchdog

Not gov't's job to determine 'fake news', says media watchdog

Parliament must reject this bill or it will be a further threat that severely limits media freedom, says RSF.

Malaysian journalist arrested in Myanmar arrives safely in Singapore

Malaysian journalist arrested in Myanmar arrives safely in Singapore

M'sian Mok Choy Lin and S'porean Lau Hon Meng released from Yangon jail after two-month imprisonment.

Remand extended for Reuters reporters arrested in Myanmar

Remand extended for Reuters reporters arrested in Myanmar

Reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo insist they have not been mistreated in custody.

Myanmar wields its own OSA against Reuters reporters

Myanmar wields its own OSA against Reuters reporters

How the law, introduced when Burma was under British rule, is being used to silence the press.

Myanmar journalists to go black after arrests of Reuters reporters

Myanmar journalists to go black after arrests of Reuters reporters

Black Campaign will “signify the dark age of media freedom,” says journalist group.

Myanmar confirms arrests of two Reuters journalists

Myanmar confirms arrests of two Reuters journalists

Official says action will be taken against Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, but for unknown reasons.

Attempts to censor the media will fail, veteran editor tells Umno

Attempts to censor the media will fail, veteran editor tells Umno

Efforts by Umno or the gov't to crack down on the media would eventually fail, cautions senior Indonesian editor.

MCMC must explain grounds for probe against TMI

MCMC must explain grounds for probe against TMI

COMMENT | Claims of 'insult' against the PM have not been backed up by any examples nor proof.

Wisma Putra confirms M'sian journo imprisoned in Myanmar

Wisma Putra confirms M'sian journo imprisoned in Myanmar

Mok Choy Lin is sentenced to two months jail along with a Singaporean and a local.

Mkini's bid to strike out Najib, Abdul Rauf suit fixed for Nov 22

Mkini's bid to strike out Najib, Abdul Rauf suit fixed for Nov 22

This is the defamation suit Umno president and organising secretary filed on readers’ comments Malaysiakini published in 2014.

KJ: Why can Guan Eng bar journalists but not me?

KJ: Why can Guan Eng bar journalists but not me?

Guan Eng is guilty of similar practices in the past, says the Umno Youth chief.

‘Why is Khairy so afraid of Malaysiakini?’

‘Why is Khairy so afraid of Malaysiakini?’

Yeo Bee Yin asks which of the news portal's questions Khairy was afraid to answer.

KJ's aide gives Mkini the boot

KJ's aide gives Mkini the boot

UPDATE 6PM | This is the first time Khairy Jamaluddin's aide gives this news organisation the marching orders.

Open letter to the prime minister

Open letter to the prime minister

Nades exercises the ‘free speech’ Najib said we have.